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J773 MLP

1992 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,804 mi
Last recorded89,804 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Mini55,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ773 MLP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 89,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 89,796 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 89,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing trumpet to top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f top bump stop missing

Fail 28 Mar 2023 89,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing trumpet to top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f top bump stop missing

Pass 12 Mar 2021 89,676 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 89,675 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 88,193 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 86,562 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 86,077 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 86,077 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 83,319 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 82,018 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2011 60,233 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre has cut in outerwall

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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J773 MLP is a 1992 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J773 MLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 34 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J773 MLP is a 1992 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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